Lead Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Lead Registered Nurse (RN) in the Oak Ridge, TN area to join our team. This role allows you to stay close to home while gaining diverse experience, making a meaningful impact on patients' lives and contributing to different communities within the state. The Lead Registered Nurse (RN) will support patient care and oversee nursing operations in a private-duty home setting. This position combines hands-on care with leadership responsibilities, ensuring seamless communication between the patient, caregivers, and the Patient Coordinator. As the Lead RN, you'll not only provide exceptional patient care but also ensure seamless staffing by filling shifts or coordinating with our nursing pool. If you're a proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying competitive compensation and flexibility.

Once our patients are accepted into the program, there is no expiration for this benefit, which allows our team of caregivers to build lasting relationships with their patients for years to come.

You'll get to advocate for the patients and work one-on-one to provide them with the care that they need.

This role will collaborate with CNA's, HHA's, Case Managers, and the patient's physicians.

Join our dedicated team as a Lead Registered Nurse for a 24-hour patient home. This role offers the perfect blend of hands-on care and team coordination. You'll enjoy :

$500 Monthly On-Call Bonus

Minimum of Three 12-Hour Shifts Weekly

Autonomy to Manage Scheduling & Coverage

Shift : Full-Time, Day Shifts, On call shifts (Minimum of three 12-hour shifts per week).

Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.

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Responsibilities

• Execute physician prescribed plans of care.
• Provide direct patient care while serving as the Lead Nurse.
• Work minimum of three 12-hour shifts per week.
• Ensure all shifts are filled to maintain 24-hour patient coverage.
• Secure coverage for open shifts or call-outs; if coverage cannot be found, the Lead Nurse will work the shift.
• Maintain and update the patient's schedule in Google calendar.
• Submit monthly schedules by Week 3 of each Month.
• Ensure complete and timely charting by each team nurse after every shift.
• Coordinate patient needs and concerns with the Patient Coordinator.
• Complete compliant documentation of the care provided in the system of record.
• Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies.
• Conduct patient assessments, coordination of care
• Perform various activities associated with daily living.
• Monitor vitals and GI intake and output.
• Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
• Monitor for changes in the patient's condition such as weight loss / gain, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
• Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the health of the patients.
• Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and / or the Home Health Aide.
• Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

$50 - $60 an hour

$60 / hr + $500 Monthly Lead RN Bonus

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.